F-01 F-01 Fireguard Sprinkler and Suppression Systems 3

Question 1

A pre-action sprinkler system requires which condition before water is released?

Accepted Answer

Both a fire detection signal AND a sprinkler head activating

Answer

Only heat from a sprinkler head activating

Answer

A manual switch operated by the Fireguard

Answer

A signal from the FDNY dispatch center

Question 2

What information should a Fireguard include in the log when a sprinkler system impairment begins?

Accepted Answer

Date, time, location, reason for impairment, and notifications made

Answer

Only the name of the contractor performing repairs

Answer

Only the floor number and supervisor name

Answer

The estimated cost of repairs and duration

Question 3

What is the minimum water supply duration that a standard sprinkler system must provide?

Accepted Answer

30 minutes

Answer

10 minutes

Answer

60 minutes

Answer

90 minutes

Question 4

A Fireguard performing a fire watch during a sprinkler system impairment should conduct patrols at what minimum frequency?

Accepted Answer

Continuously or at intervals not exceeding 15 to 30 minutes

Answer

Once every four hours

Answer

Once per shift only

Answer

Once per hour during business hours only

Question 5

Which type of suppression system discharges agent simultaneously through ALL nozzles when activated?

Accepted Answer

Deluge system

Answer

Wet-pipe sprinkler system

Answer

Dry-pipe sprinkler system

Answer

Pre-action system

Question 6

What should a Fireguard do if they discover a sprinkler pipe is leaking?

Accepted Answer

Immediately notify building management and document the finding

Answer

Plug the leak with available materials and continue the patrol

Answer

Shut down the entire sprinkler system to stop the leak

Answer

Wait until the leak worsens before taking action

Question 7

When the FDNY arrives at a building where the sprinkler system has been activated, what should the Fireguard do?

Accepted Answer

Meet the FDNY at the entrance and provide information about the system and affected area

Answer

Shut down the sprinkler system immediately to reduce water damage

Answer

Evacuate the building and wait outside for further instructions

Answer

Reset the fire alarm panel before FDNY enters the building